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Self heating of oil soaked laundry

Due to a recent increase in the number of commercial fires caused by laundry being taken directly from a tumble dryer and being placed into storage, prior to completion of the cooling cycle, Shropshire Fire And Rescue Service are issuing the advice displayed in the links below. This is particularly relevant for oil soaked items of laundry, which possess the inherent ability to self heat, particularly at elevated temperatures.